Suitcase from loft in Exeter
Professional suitcase from loft services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
15-20 mins
Location
Exeter, Devon
Holiday booked but your suitcase is up in the loft? I'll fetch it down safely so you can start packing. No ladders, no stress.
Nobody Enjoys Loft Acrobatics
Let's be honest: getting stuff from the loft is a pain in the arse. Ladder to haul out, hatch to wrestle open, balancing on wobbly joists in the dark, trying not to put your foot through the ceiling. And that's before you've even found the suitcase.
Then you're pulling a heavy case through a narrow hatch while standing on a ladder. It's the sort of job that feels risky because it is.
💡 Pro tip: Book this a few days before you travel. Last-minute panic the night before flying means you're trying to pack at midnight because the case was still in the loft.
Why People Call Me For This
Here's who typically books this service:
| Who | Why |
|---|---|
| Elderly homeowners | Can't safely climb ladders anymore |
| Mobility issues | Stairs and ladders too risky |
| Busy professionals | Haven't got time for loft faff |
| Pregnant women | Doctor said no heavy lifting or ladder work |
| Solo travelers | No one home to hold the ladder |
What You Get
🔧 The Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Access | I bring my ladder, open your loft safely |
| Retrieve | Find your case, bring it down carefully |
| Handover | Case delivered to you at ground level |
📦 Pricing
| Scenario | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| One suitcase | 15-20 mins | £60 |
| Multiple cases | 20-30 mins | £60 |
| Finding buried luggage | 30+ mins | £60-85 |
Based on £60 minimum callout.
The Common Scenarios
✅ Holiday packing - get luggage down before you travel
✅ Family trips - multiple suitcases for the whole crew
✅ Elderly assistance - when ladders aren't safe anymore
✅ Awkward loft access - narrow hatches, no loft ladder fitted
Why Choose Us for Suitcase from loft in Exeter?
Safe loft access - no ladder risks
Heavy cases brought down carefully
Quick service - in and out
Perfect for elderly or less mobile
What to Expect
Step 1: Quick Visit
I arrive with my ladder and head torch. You point me to the loft hatch and roughly where the case lives.
Step 2: Safe Retrieval
I climb up, locate your suitcase(s), and bring them down carefully. Heavy cases don't get dropped through the hatch!
Step 3: Delivered to You
Cases handed over wherever you want them - bedroom, hallway, by the front door. Job done, I pack up and leave.
🔧 DIY Tips
If you're determined to do it yourself, here's how to stay safe:
🔧 Essential kit
- Sturdy ladder (not chairs stacked up)
- Head torch or bright light in the loft
- Someone to hold the ladder
- Clear path from hatch to where cases are stored
📐 Safe loft access
- Make sure ladder is on firm, level ground
- Hatch fully open before climbing up
- Don't carry the case while climbing - pass it down to someone
- If case is heavy, empty it first and take contents down separately
- Don't step between joists - foot through ceiling is expensive
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Trying to carry the case while climbing down (recipe for falling)
- Not checking where joists are before stepping
- Balancing on the loft hatch frame instead of on joists
- Pulling case through hatch without checking it'll fit
- Doing it alone with no one to call if you get stuck
💡 Pro trick: If your suitcase is buried under boxes, take a photo with your phone of where it's stored when you put it away. Next time you need it, you'll know exactly where to look.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🎨 Return journey? Book me to put the case back up after your holiday. Most people forget and it lives in the bedroom for six months. Schedule both trips together and it's done.
Multiple trips? If your whole family is traveling and you've got 4-5 suitcases to retrieve, it's still the same £60 callout - I'll bring them all down in one visit.
Old Exeter houses with dodgy loft access? I've seen it all - wonky hatches, no loft ladder, insulation everywhere, low headroom. I'll manage it safely even when your loft access is less than ideal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you get multiple cases down at once?
Absolutely - if you're a family going on holiday or you've got several people traveling, I'll bring down all your luggage in the same visit. Still £60 for the callout regardless of how many cases (within reason!).
My loft hatch is quite small - will you manage?
I deal with Exeter's old loft hatches all the time - narrow openings, awkward angles, dodgy ladders. As long as the case physically fits through, I'll get it down. If it's wedged or stuck, I'll sort that too.
Can you put it back up after my holiday?
Yes - book another visit for when you're back. Or if you know your return date, I can schedule both jobs at once. Some people book the return trip at the same time to make sure they don't forget.
What if I don't know where my suitcase is in the loft?
I can have a look around for it - though that might take a bit longer if your loft's packed full. If you've got a rough idea where it was stored, that helps. Worst case, we'll find it together.
I'm elderly and can't climb ladders anymore - can you help?
That's exactly why people call me for this. No need to risk ladders or awkward loft access - I'll get your cases down safely and hand them to you at ground level.
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